Data Analyst (Aerospace Background Essential)

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Data Analyst for a 12 month contract based in Derby. (3 days onsite per week)

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated professional with a aerospace engineering background and complementary IT/data analytics expertise. This role bridges engineering and data systems, ensuring engine configuration data is correctly managed, analysed, and transformed into actionable insights. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering teams, support system changes, and contribute to digital transformation initiatives.

• Configuration & Data Management

  • Ensure configuration and performance data from engines is stored, validated, and maintained accurately.

  • Manage performance models and fault messages related to configuration and engine behaviour types.

• Data Analytics & Reporting

  • Build and maintain Power BI reports and dashboards to support engineering insights.

  • Utilise SQL, Databricks, and Microsoft Azure to query, process, and manage large data sets.

• Engineering Collaboration

  • Act as the interface between IT/data systems and engineering teams.

• System & Process Development

  • Contribute to system migration activities and requirement changes.

  • Ensure robust processes are in place for data integrity and configuration control.

Essential:.

• Strong IT and data analytics skills, including SQL, Power BI, and Azure.

• Experience in handling configuration, testing, and implementation in engineering contexts.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineers and IT specialists.

Desirable:

• Experience with Databricks and advanced data platforms.

• Background as a Lifecycle Engineer with progression into IT/data roles.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business